Sat Dec 21 00:50:00 UTC 2024: **Obama’s Favorite Films of 2024 Include Indian Cannes Winner**
Former US President Barack Obama shared his list of favorite movies, books, and music albums of 2024 on X (formerly Twitter). Topping his film list is the Indian movie “All We Imagine as Light,” directed by Payal Kapadia. This film, which tells the story of two nurses from Kerala working in a Mumbai nursing home, won the prestigious Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival, marking the first time an Indian film has achieved this honor in 30 years. It also received Golden Globe nominations for Best Non-English Language Motion Picture and Best Director. The film’s Telugu release was handled by actor Rana.
Obama’s list also included several other films, such as “Canecutter,” “The Piano Lesson,” “The Promised Land,” “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” “Dune: Part Two,” “Anora,” “Didi,” “Sugarcane,” and “A Complete Unknown.” He also highlighted several music albums and books. Obama’s endorsement has generated significant interest in “All We Imagine as Light,” prompting many to seek out this critically acclaimed Indian film.
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